Student Organizations

Nash Community College realizes the role of student organizations in enhancing a student’s college experience. These organizations provide the students and the college with regional, state, and national exposure via participation in their respective chapter affiliations and campus social activities. Because of this public exposure, all student organizations must coordinate their social and fund-raising activities with the Dean of Student and Enrollment Services and the College’s Public Information Officer. After review and approval of the activity, the Dean of Student and Enrollment Services will forward the organization’s activity to the Public Information Office. This coordination will eliminate any duplications of activities and assist the college in presenting the very best image.

Artistic Designers Club

The Artistic Designers Club is an organization open to all students taking cosmetolog courses at Nash Community College. The Artistic Designers Club encourages active participation in hair styling seminars for advancement, provides opportunities for development of leadership skills and group accountability. The Artistic Designers Club supports and participates in projects and activities to enhance the appreciation of the cosmetology field.

Campus Crusade for Christ

Campus Crusade for Christ is an interdenominational, student, Christian organization seeking to provide a spiritual environment for students. Campus Crusade for Christ exists to provide regular opportunities to study and discuss the Bible, worship, and pray, all in a group setting. Campus Crusade for Christ is open to all students and seeks to provide an environment conducive to learning and leadership.

Criminal Justice Club

The Nash Community College Criminal Justice Club is open to all students enrolled in the criminal justice program at Nash Community College. The purpose of the Criminal Justice Club is to afford students the opportunity to gain exposure to the professional realm of law enforcement, courts and corrections. Methods of accomplishing this exposure include involvement in activities such as attending criminal justice conferences, field trips to criminal justice agencies, and speaking with practicing criminal justice professionals. The Criminal Justice Club also attempts to promote civic responsibility by adopting a family for Thanksgiving or Christmas, collecting food and clothes for the homeless, volunteering at Baptist Ministries homeless shelter, assisting Habitat for Humanity, food drive for flood victims, as well as, other civic and humanitarian duties.

Drama Club

The Nash Community College Drama Club (NCCDC) is designed to encourage support and participation in activities of theater interest. This includes participation in campus productions at Nash Community College as well as supporting and participating in projects and activities that enhance theatrical development. All students enrolled in NCC courses and programs, past graduates and alumni in good standing may be members.

Early Childhood Education Club

The Early Childhood Education Club encourages active student involvement in local, state, and national professional activities and in participation in NCC campus life. The club provides opportunities to develop leadership and child advocacy skills. The Early Childhood Club also supports projects, events and activities that enhance professional and academic development as well as those of general community interest.

Gamma Beta Phi Society

The Gamma Beta Phi Society is a non-profit, educational, honor and service organization for students in colleges and universities in the United States. Its objectives are to recognize and encourage excellence in education, to promote the development of leadership ability and character, and to foster, disseminate, and improve education through appropriate service projects.

International Relations Club

The Nash Community College International Relations Club (NCCIRC) is an organization open to all students enrolled in NCC courses and programs and alumni The NCCIRC encourages active involvement in and awareness of international activities at the local, state, national and international levels and provides development of leadership and advocacy skills.

Nash Community Lambda Alliance of Students and Supporters

Nash Community Lambda Alliance of Students and Supporters (NCLASS) is an organization whose purpose is to provide outreach, support, information, and resources for gay, lesbian, transgender, and bisexual students. NCLASS also provides information and resources to students regarding sexuality and sexual orientation and strives to promote a culture of equality for all Nash Community College students.

Nash Community College Math Club

The Nash Community College Science Club is an organization opened to all curriculum students currently enrolled in good standing. The club is designed to encourage student learning in mathematics, to support and participate in collaborative projects and activities, and to provide opportunities for the development of leadership and critical thinking skills.

Nash Community College Science Club

The Nash Community College Science Club is an organization opened to all curriculum
students currently enrolled in good standing. The club is designed to encourage student learning in science related fields, to promote the development of organized science activities and to provide opportunities for the development of leadership, critical thinking, and advocacy skills.

Phi Beta Lambda

Phi Beta Lambda (or PBL) is an organization open to all curriculum students who are interested in business (PBL is the college-level counterpart of FBLA.) The Kappa Alpha Chi chapter of Nash Community College PBL is affiliated with both the State and National Chapters of Phi Beta Lambda. The PBL chapter gives both day and evening students the opportunity to develop leadership, communication and business skills which will assist them in furthering their careers. PBL offers the opportunity to make business contacts and work with local business leaders. It also gives students the chance to compete with other students from across the state and nation for recognition as top students in a variety of business-related topics. PBL assists students by enhancing their resumés with leadership opportunities and award recognition. All students are encouraged to become active members of PBL and experience the benefits of membership.

Physical Therapist Assistant Student Organization

The Physical Therapist Assistant Student Organization (PTASO) is a non-profit organization for Physical Therapist Assistant students, other students eligible for enrollment in the Program, and Program alumni. The PTASO encourages active participation in professional activities at the state and national levels; development of leadership skills; participation in projects and activities that develop support and interest within the professional community; and participation in projects and activities that enhance and promote general community support and interest.

Student Ambassadors

The Nash Community College Foundation sponsors a Student Ambassador program for selected individuals who demonstrate leadership, scholarship, and strong written and oral communication skills. Ambassadors represent Nash Community College at foundation events and a wide variety of school functions. Ambassadors assist the college during times such as registration and open house. Ambassador applications are available in the spring. In the spring of each year, a selection committee appointed by the Nash Community College Foundation Executive Director interviews and selects the ambassadors. Ambassadors receive a scholarship and serve the college in the subsequent school year.

Student Government Association

The SGA is the primary organization responsible for providing activities and opportunities that will enhance formal educational experiences. Through its democratic and representative system of government, it tries to protect the rights and privileges of all students. All curriculum students are members of the Student Government Association by virtue of paying an activity fee upon class registration. Members are encouraged to attend monthly meetings and take advantage of the privileges of membership. Students are governed by the SGA Constitution without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, or disability. SGA officers are elected in the spring semester for one-year terms. The SGA President represents the student body as a non-voting member of the College’s Board of Trustees.

Student Nurses’ Association

The Nash Community College Student Nurses’ Association is the pre-professional organization for student nurses at Nash Community College. Membership is open to nursing students and prenursing students. Nash Community College is affiliated with the North Carolina Association of Nursing Students and the National Student Nurses’ Association. The purpose of the organization is to provide opportunity for personal and professional growth and maximize leadership potential to enhance career development by: 1) assuming responsibility for contributing to nursing education in order to provide for the highest quality health care; 2) providing programs representative of fundamental and current professional interest and concerns; and 3) aiding in the development of the whole person, one’s professional role, and one’s responsibility for the health care of people in all walks of life. The functions of the organization are to: 1) have direct input into standards of nursing education and influence the education process; 2) influence health care, nursing education and practice through legislative activities; 3) promote and encourage participation in community affairs and activities towards improved health care and the resolution of related social issues; 4) represent nursing students to the consumer; to institutions; and other organizations; 5) promote and encourage students’ participation in interdisciplinary activities; 6) promote and encourage recruitment efforts; and 7) promote and encourage collaborative relationships with nursing and related health organizations.